insert_link APO International Canon Central and North Africa Celebrates the Successful Conclusion of “Women Who Empower” Programme in Nigeria Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) concludes the 'Women Who Empower' initiative with an exclusive media event at Lagos, Nigeria on July 24; 15 participants from WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) showcase their creativity in an exhibition. Canon, a global leader in imaging solutions, successfully concluded "Women Who Empower," an initiative in collaboration with WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers). A month-long program, which aimed to empower women in the print and imaging sectors, culminated in […] todayJuly 25, 2024 19
insert_link APO International Malawi Economic Monitor Calls for Urgent and Sustained Reforms for Faster and More Inclusive Growth Malawi’s current economic difficulties require a combination of immediate response measures and urgent reforms to address longstanding macroeconomic imbalances including persistent and large fiscal deficits, balance-of-payments challenges, unsustainable debt, and price instability, which have weighed on the country’s economy in recent years, according to the latest World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM). The MEM provides a semi-annual analysis of Malawi’s economic and structural development issues, and this 19th edition, entitled The […] todayJuly 25, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Critical Minerals International Alliance (CMIA) Partners with Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) to Strengthen Africa-Global Mining Collaboration African countries rich in critical minerals are intensifying collaboration with international stakeholders to boost investments across the critical mineral value chain. In line with its commitment to promote international collaboration to ensure the development of responsible, diversified and secure supply chains, the Critical Minerals International Alliance (CMIA) is returning to this year’s Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit as a partner. Olimpia Pilch, CMIA’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will discuss the […] todayJuly 25, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Egypt raises fuel prices as part of IMF-backed reforms Egypt announced Thursday a 15-percent increase in petrol prices, part of a reform package requested by the International Monetary Fund to proceed with a $5 billion loan to the cash-strapped government. The Egyptian petroleum ministry said the price hike would come into effect on Friday. The announcement comes ahead of an IMF meeting on Monday to review the April payout package, unlocking $820 million in funds after […] todayJuly 25, 2024 8
insert_link World European rights court upholds French law against buying sex A French law criminalising clients of prostitutes does not infringe on the European Convention on Human Rights, the continent's top rights court ruled Thursday. A group of 261 men and women sex workers had turned to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) over the 2016 law, which threatens buyers of sex with fines of up to 1,500 euros ($1,630), which can be more then doubled for […] todayJuly 25, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Weekly Economics Wrap: 18-July 25, 2024 Namibia Pension-Backed Housing Loans: The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is advancing plans for a pension-backed housing loan scheme. The initiative will leverage its subsidiary Kuleni Financial Services and housing loan fund manager First Capital Treasury Solutions. A Memorandum of Agreement is under review by the Office of the Prime Minister, as reported by The Brief. Coastal Desalination Project: NamWater and Husab Mine are set to achieve financial closure […] todayJuly 25, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink Claims No Confidence Motion Targets Accountability In S.A, Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink says the motion of no confidence against him is aimed at taking the metro back to the days of looting, mismanagement, and no accountability. The ANC wants to remove the DA mayor because it says service delivery and Tshwane’s finances have deteriorated during his tenure. Brink says it is clear that they want to remove him because of the new performance requirements for a […] todayJuly 25, 2024 15
insert_link World Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan At least two people are dead and hundreds injured as typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan. The storm is bringing intense winds, rain, and storm surge, and has forced the closure of schools and businesses for a second day. Chris Gilbert reports. todayJuly 25, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Windhoek to Renew Water Management MoU with San Antonio The City of Windhoek is set to renew its Memorandum of Understanding on water management with San Antonio, Texas, USA. Mayor Ron Nirenberg of San Antonio will lead a delegation on a five-day visit to Windhoek from 24-28 July, culminating in the signing of the revised MoU. The visit will include tours of key projects such as the direct potable reuse plant, the Goreangab Water Reclamation Plant, and an affordable […] todayJuly 25, 2024 31
